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As the pressure on families continues to build and services remain overstretched, let's work together to make sure that reading stays in the spotlight.
Join the #ReadingRights movement 📚
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"Rhythms create stability, create meaning"
Shared reading is proven to be a simple yet powerful way to enhance children's speech and language.
@profsamwass.bsky.social, developmental cognitive neuroscientist, explains how reading to babies helps build these skills.
#BabyCommunicationWeek
We're delighted to unveil the books that will be included in our new #Bookstart Toddler and Pre-schooler packs!
Bookstart Toddler and Pre-schooler are designed to help parents and carers have fun reading and sharing stories with their children.
We can't wait for families to discover these books! 💫
We reached over 10,500 children in foster care or from families on low incomes with #LetterboxClub last year ✨
And 73% of children say they are reading more after receiving the Club's carefully curated selection of books and resources.
Find out more in our Impact Report: https://bit.ly/3QaaaRQ
We're so excited for our #BookTrustRepresents virtual workshop on 24 June with the amazing Eric Huang, author of the Guardians of the New Moon series!
Submit your questions for Eric by 16 June and see your school or class name live on-screen during the event ✨
https://bit.ly/43PeDfO
“Wherever you are, or whatever your demographic of students, every school has a hard time encouraging students to read."
Teachers Nicky and Becky know it can be tough to keep a love of reading alive through Years 7 and 8.
Here's how #Bookbuzz Secondary helps them 👇
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Find out how libraries incorporate BookTrust’s books, resources and programmes into their work, inspiring families to explore the exciting world of books and stories available in their local library.
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#LibrariesChangeLives
"One evening my friend Sophie messaged me at the end of her tether..."
Find out how our Poetry Editor Mariah helped her friend, and pass her advice on to new parents! #poetry
Thank you @booktrust.org.uk for the support ❤️
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Meet Sandeep and Molly from Blackpool Libraries, who became confident leading storytimes for children aged 0–5, thanks to a collaboration between Blackpool Better Start and BookTrust.
Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4vsinzN
#LibrariesChangeLives #ShareYourStoryNYR
Did you know that research shows reading fiction can help to build empathy?
As the #EmpathyDay Festival kicks off, explore our benefits of reading guide to discover the studies that show how stories can help children develop this vital skill 👇
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Poet Mariah Whelan shares top tips and advice to help you discover rhymes for young children.
